"supergrand" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /suːpəɹˈɡɹænd/ Forms: more supergrand [comparative], most supergrand [superlative]
Etymology: From super- + grand. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|grand}} super- + grand Head templates: {{en-adj}} supergrand (comparative more supergrand, superlative most supergrand)
  1. (rare) Exceptionally grand; of tremendous grandness. Tags: rare Synonyms: super-grand
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